Bartenders Salary in Illinois
Bartenders in Illinois earn a median of $31,200 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $31,200
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($34,340)
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 43,010
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200; the top 10% earn over $46,520. Nationally the range is $20,110 to $73,770.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Waiters and Waitresses$31,200 median in Illinois
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$35,080 median in Illinois
- Gambling Dealers$31,200 median in Illinois
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$31,200 median in Illinois
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$31,200 median in Illinois
- Stockers and Order Fillers$37,680 median in Illinois
Bartenders pay in Illinois
How much do bartenders make in Illinois?
The median is $31,200 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200 and the top 10% earn over $46,520. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for bartenders?
On pay alone it ranks 23 of 51 (−9% vs. the national median of $34,340). Living costs are not included.